Seoul: North Korean state television has aired a citizen’s comment about Kim Jong-un’s “emaciated” condition, a highly unusual broadcast in a country where public discussion of the leader’s health and personal life has always been off-limits.
Analysts say the remarks showed authorities were seeking to use the change to Kim’s weight to reinforce loyalty to the regime in what is seen as desparate times.
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